Church Office Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Phone Numbers

252-237-6121 Office

252-291-4588 Preschool

252-237-0699 FAX

www.fumcwilson.org

Facebook.com/fumcwilson

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 100 Green Street NE Post Office Box 1423 Wilson, North Carolina 27894-1423 Return Service Requested

NON-PROFIT ORG.

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

WILSON, NC PERMIT #254

First United Methodist Church 100 Green St., NE, P. O. Box 1423

Wilson, NC 27894

January 19, 2020

Second Sunday after the Epiphany

“Invite, Inspire, Ignite”

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS

WINTER 2020

We are excited to resume our Wednesday Night Dinners this coming Wednesday, January 22nd! We look forward to the delicious food and the wonderful fellowship we share on these fun evenings and hope you will make plans to join us! You will still need to make reservations for seating as we have always done. This allows us to pre-pare enough food and drink for the number of people expected without having too much food left over. It also allows Boris to set up enough tables and chairs in advance so we don’t have to scramble at the last minute. Because there are several fundraisers planned for this semester, each with their own pricing, and because there are four Covered Dish Dinners this semester with no charge at all, we will not have Permanent Reservations or a pre-pay option. We felt it might be too confusing. Instead, you will need to make your reservation no later than the Monday by noon before the meal on Wednesday night and be prepared to pay for your meal at the door. You may still make your reservation by emailing joshackelford@fumcwilson.org, signing up on the sheets in the church office, or by calling 237-6121. Please remember to include the number of children and their ages and the number of adults when you make your reservation Prices will remain the same for regular Wednesday Night Dinners ($6- Adults, $4 – Children ages 3-12, with a $20 cap for families). Please check the weekly bulletin for prices for the fundraiser dinners and for any changes in the menus planned..

CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 9:00 Traditional Worship Service -Sanctuary 9:00 Contemporary Worship Service - Asbury Hall 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Traditional Worship Service - Sanctuary 5:15 Children’s Choir - Choir Room 5:15 Youth Group - Asbury Hall MONDAY, JANUARY 20 Church Office is closed TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 9:30 Nursing Moms of Wilson - Open Door Discussion 10:00 Staff meeting - Conference Room 5:30 Communion - Wesley Chapel 6:30 Missions and Outreach - Conference Room WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 9:30 MOPS - Asbury Hall 5:45 Resume Wed. NIght Dinners - Asbury Hall 6:15 Carlllon Ringers - Handbell Room 6:30 Resume Adult Disciple Studies 6:30 Resume Green Street Kids - Blackburn 7:15 Chancel Choir - Choir Room THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 10:00 Preschool Music/Bible Story - Sanctuary 10:30 Upper Room Intercessors-Pastor Charles’ Office 6:30 Praise Band - Asbury hall FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 7:00 Music at First - Organist, Andrew Scanlon - Sanctuary SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 6:30 Father / Daughter Dance - Asbury Hall

Remember to make reservations by Monday, Jnnuary 20th at noon for Wednesday’s Covered Dish Dinner. Bing your favorite dishes to share as you enjoy great fel-lowship! All dads are invited to bring their daughters to our annual Father/Daughter Dance in Asbury Hall on Saturday, Janu-ary 25th, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available in the church office and after each church service on January 19th. Tickets are $20 per couple and $5 for each additional daughter which includes a picture, DJ, and hors d’oeuvres. Need a night out? Saturday, February 8th, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. is Date Night. We will provide child sitting, food, a movie, and other fun activities for your children of all ages. Register online at (httpfumcwilson.org/). Cost: $5 per child. Questions? Contact Vickie by calling 237-6121 or at vickiebfranks@fumcwilson.org. Youth, parents, and educators are encouraged to attend the showing of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncover-ing Skills for Stress Resilience on Sunday, February 9th, at 5:15 p.m. This video is about helping young people thrive in our screen and stress-filled world and addresses stress, anxiety, and depression. Bring a friend! Dinner and a discussion will follow the viewing of the film and the event is free of charge. Donations are welcome with checks made to First UMC Youth. Register by Sunday, February 2nd, by calling the church office (237-6121) or by contacting Alysun at alysunskinner@fumcwilson.org We are still looking for a few more individuals/families to go with us to Israel in January of 2021. If you feel you might be interested in a trip like this, please contact Joel Gay. There is information about the trip on the table in the atrium, and we are planning to do several fundraisers to help defray costs for the trip. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see the places where the events of scripture took place, and to experience the history of the Bible with friends from your church family. Please call Joel at the church office for more information.

MUSIC NOTES This morning we thank our Handbell and Chancel choirs for the beautiful music they have provided for our worship. Thank you all for serving so willingly.

Music at First Concert Series Friday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m.

We are proud to present recitalist and director of ECU’s School of Music Organ and Sacred Music programs, Andrew Scanlon, in concert. Andrew is the organist / choirmaster at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greenville. He will present a varied pro-gram of great organ literature on FUMC’s Petty Madden organ. Bring a friend and join us for and evening of great music!

Date Committee/Host Group Meal

1/22/20 Covered Dish Bring your favorite foods to share

1/29/20 Youth Fundraiser Spaghetti

2/5/20 Covered Dish Bring your favorite foods to share

2/12/20 Pathfinders Class Assorted Casseroles

2/19/20 Joyful Hands Circle Chicken Pot Pie, Salad, Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

2/26/20 KK4J Fundraiser Chili/Soups

3/4/20 Covered Dish Bring your favorite foods to share

3/18/20 Children’s Council Taco Bar

3/25/20 KK4J Fundraiser Chicken/Rice Casserole, Banana Bread

4/1/20 Covered Dish Bring your favorite foods to share

4/8/20 Watson Class Undecided

4/22/20 Holy Land Group Fundraiser Undecided

4/29/20 Volunteers in Mission Hamburger/Hotdog Cookout

The Worship of God

Second Sunday after the Epiphany 9:00 Contemporary Worship Hour

GATHERING OF GOD’S PEOPLE

Sharing in Song BUILD YOUR KINGDOM Praise Band COME ALIVE Announcements Children’s Moments First Lesson Isaiah 49:1 - 7 Morning Prayer Presenting Our Offerings DIAMONDS Praise Band

WORD FOR THE DAY

Second Lesson John 1:29 - 42

Message Reverend Gray Southern

OUR RESPONSE

Sending Forth GREAT ARE YOU LORD Praise Band

Greeters for January 19th: Beth Herndon, Debbie Bradley, Pam Barrett We thank the Praise Band for their ministry this morning.

From the Pastor: The bulletin you hold in your hand comes as a result of input and attention to detail of many people. Each week Jo Shackelford gathers the joyful news about the birth of babies in our con-gregation, along with baptisms, families joining, and an invitation to become a member of FUMC. Along with this news we find information about those members who are sick and those who have died in the last week. Looking closely at the bulletin, or Chimes as some refer to this piece, you will discover that all of this information and more has been arranged in light of our membership vows to uphold the United Methodist Church by our Prayers, Pres-ence, Gifts, Service, and Witness. One more of the important aspects of our bulletin that Jo in-cludes are the Orders of Worship for each of the three services. There are hymns, prayers, lyrics to music, and the names of those leading in wor-ship. That’s quite a responsibility that Jo tackles every week. One of the more challenging aspects in accom-plishing all of this is getting a letter from the pas-tor (that’s me), which you are reading right now. We laugh as she gently reminds me once again, “I need your letter.” First Thessalonians 5:16-18 comes to mind as I write this letter. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Jo is an example of living this out for me. I invite you to extend your gratitude to her as well. Thank you, Jo!

Pastor Bob

BY OUR SERVICE AND WITNESS A Confirmation Parent information meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on January 26th in the Chapel. Confirmation is an important marker in our faith journey and is designed for students in at least the 6th grade. Plan to attend this meet-ing if your child is interested in being confirmed in the United Methodist Church. Our Youth Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser is on January 29th at 6:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to our upcoming Youth and Family KK4J Mission Trip. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Make your reservation by calling the church office. "To-Go" plates are available upon request. FUMC Preschool begins registration Tuesday, January 21st, for families currently enrolled and for church mem-bers. Registration for the public will open on Monday, January 27th. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact loriedaniel@fumcwilson.org.

BY OUR PRESENCE

ATTENDANCE: JANUARY 12TH, 2020 Sunday School - 98

9:00 Trad. - 34; 9:00 Cont - 114; 11:00 - 170 Tuesday Communion -12

Total Worship - 330

UPHOLDING OUR VOWS TO THE CHURCH BY OUR PRAYERS

Remember those in hospitals, nursing and rest homes, the sick and shut in with prayers, cards, calls, and visits.

The rosebud in the chancel is in honor of the birth of John Worth Barker on September 12, 2019, in Rocky Mount, NC. Proud parents are Lauren and Taylor Barker.

New Membership - If you are interested in exploring membership at First United Methodist Church, please contact Reverend Charles Robl at 252-230-1143 or by emailing crobl@nccumc.org.

BY OUR GIFTS

Received January 12th $12,773.00 2020 Budget is pending

O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God; I love the holy Lamb of God. O wash me in his precious blood. My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God. I was so lost I should have died, but you have brought me to your side to be led by your staff and rod, and to be called a lamb of God. O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God I love the holy Lamb of God, O wash me in his precious blood, till I am just a lamb of God. +DOXOLOGY UMH 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power up-lifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+HYMN OF PREPARATION NO. 500 “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” UMH

SECOND LESSON John 1:29 - 42 NT Page 92

MORNING MESSAGE Reverend Gray Southern

HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 573 “O Zion, Haste” UMH

+DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

+A TIME OF SILENCE AND TRINITY CHIMES

+CLOSING VOLUNTARY Musical Selection for the Organ

+Those who are able, please stand.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God by the Flower Fund. Participating with the clergy in this morning’s services: Acolytes: Evan Gregory and Emma Townsend Satterfield Crucifer: Margaret Covington Reader: Dot Eagles Volunteers: Sound System: Parker Moody Greeters for January 19h: Office Area: Ann Fitzgerald Narthex: Marty Ford and Merrilyn Boyer

The Worship of God

Second Sunday after the Epiphany 11:00 Traditional Worship Hour

GATHERING

+SHARING THE PEACE

OPENING VOLUNTARY “Jesus Loves Me” arr. Michael Glasgow

+HYMN OF PRAISE NO.103 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” UMH

+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed” UMH 881

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our

Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day He rose from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. +GLORIA PATRI

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. CHILDREN’S MOMENTS A short children’s devotion for preschool and elementary children.

FIRST LESSON Isaiah 49:1 - 7 OT Page 679

PRAYER CONCERNS

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Lamb of God” arr. Lloyd Larson (Please sign and pass the attendance pad) Your only Son, no sin to hide, but you have sent him from your side to walk upon this guilty sod, and to become the Lamb of God. Your gift of love they crucified, they laughed and scorned him as he died, the humble King they named a fraud, and sacrificed the Lamb of God